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Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).

Key Points: 
  • Housed at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the READ is a secured online repository of information about ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).
  • It is designed to support in-depth work by researchers and practitioners to better understand forms of IMVE such as white supremacist, xenophobic, anti-authority, and gender-driven manifestations of violent extremism.
  • This funding will help improve understanding of violent extremism dynamics, as well as strengthen capacity to prevent violent radicalization and respond effectively to emerging threats through improved knowledge-sharing.
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by Public Safety's Canada Centre, provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Altro Announces Expansion Into 47 States With Key Investors From Tinashe to Chris Paul

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.

Key Points: 
  • Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.
  • Issued by Hatch Bank and running on the Discover® Global Network, Altro is also launching the Altro Credit Builder Card.
  • Altro enables a broad array of recurring subscriptions to be eligible for building users' credit history.
  • Along with the launch of the Altro Credit Builder Card, the company is also launching the latest version of its app, Altro: Culture & Finance.

UChicago Medicine and the University of Chicago Collaborate with MDClone to Improve Healthcare Data Access for Clinical Care Insights and Research

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDClone, a leading analytics and synthetic data company, announced today that it has partnered with the University of Chicago and UChicago Medicine to establish an ADAMS Center, a unified data-driven epicenter for innovation, research, and quality improvement projects for the health system.

Key Points: 
  • Partnership to establish ADAMS Center, enabling University to drive synergy, collaboration, and quicker insights across care and research teams.
  • ADAMS represents the innovation process of Ask, Discover, Act, Measure, and then Share, focused on generating quicker insights at scale by fostering synergy among teams.
  • MDClone is able to convert the data into reliable synthetic data to protect sensitive health information.
  • It will empower clinical teams to lead meaningful change to care delivery and to streamline research and quality improvement activity," said Tom Spiegel, MD, Chief Quality Officer for the UChicago Medicine health system.

ETA and Discover Global Network Unveil Forty Under 40 Honorees and the 2024 Cohort of the Young Payments Professional Scholars Program

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transaction Association (ETA) and Discover® Global Network proudly recognize the 2024 Forty Under 40 honorees and the 10 high-potential professionals selected for the 2024 ETA Young Payments Professionals Scholars (YPP) Program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transaction Association (ETA) and Discover® Global Network proudly recognize the 2024 Forty Under 40 honorees and the 10 high-potential professionals selected for the 2024 ETA Young Payments Professionals Scholars (YPP) Program.
  • Sponsored by Discover® Global Network, the Forty Under 40 awards celebrate industry trailblazers and innovators, while the YPP Program connects scholars with mentorship and invaluable resources, including access to ETA industry events and networking opportunities.
  • "The ETA Young Payments Professionals Scholars Program is an incredible initiative that empowers the next generation of payments leaders, providing rising professionals with valuable resources, knowledge, and experience to shape their future in payments," says Jodie Kelley, CEO of ETA.
  • "The innovative spirit and dedication of the 2024 Forty Under 40 honorees underscore the immense potential for payments technology to create a brighter future.

OneNeck IT Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Global Network as a Service Leader Megaport

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneNeck® IT Solutions, a leading provider of hybrid IT and multi-cloud solutions and services, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Megaport Limited ("Megaport"), the number one Global Network as a Service provider. This collaboration is set to transform the way OneNeck's customers connect to the cloud, offering unprecedented speed, flexibility, and security in cloud connectivity.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneNeck® IT Solutions, a leading provider of hybrid IT and multi-cloud solutions and services, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Megaport Limited ("Megaport"), the number one Global Network as a Service provider.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with OneNeck IT Solutions," said Matt Simpson, EVP Business Development and Global Channel, at Megaport.
  • "This partnership is not just about connecting data centers; it's about connecting people, businesses, and innovative cloud solutions.
  • Enhanced Network Efficiency: Optimal network efficiency and latency with diverse handoffs from redundant Megaport router ports and carriers.

Diplomats and Dignitaries Join the 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu. Companies, NGOs and nonprofits unite through a dedication to civic engagement. Among distinguished guests are Mark Brzezinski, United States ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors, leading an impressive lineup. One World, One Response is the theme of the summit.

Key Points: 
  • Lineup Includes Mark Brzezinski, United States Ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors
    ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu .
  • This summit itself is part of a larger global gathering of Points of Light affiliates, bringing social impact leaders from 25 countries, equipping attendees with tools to drive positive change in communities impacted by natural and human-made disaster.
  • Summit cohost, Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu , is a member of the Points of Light Global Network , including 145 affiliates in 39 countries.
  • The organization is a key player in the landscape of volunteerism and embodies community-driven impact.

Diplomats and Dignitaries Join the 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu. Companies, NGOs and nonprofits unite through a dedication to civic engagement. Among distinguished guests are Mark Brzezinski, United States ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors, leading an impressive lineup. One World, One Response is the theme of the summit.

Key Points: 
  • Lineup Includes Mark Brzezinski, United States Ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors
    ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu .
  • This summit itself is part of a larger global gathering of Points of Light affiliates, bringing social impact leaders from 25 countries, equipping attendees with tools to drive positive change in communities impacted by natural and human-made disaster.
  • Summit cohost, Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu , is a member of the Points of Light Global Network , including 145 affiliates in 39 countries.
  • The organization is a key player in the landscape of volunteerism and embodies community-driven impact.

ACX Group Strengthens Global Presence through connecting ACX Singapore to ACX's Abu Dhabi Exchange

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE and SINGAPORE, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX Group is pleased to announce the successful connection of AirCarbon Pte.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE and SINGAPORE, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX Group is pleased to announce the successful connection of AirCarbon Pte.
  • Ltd.'s Singapore based trading platform ("ACX SG"), with the regulated environmental instruments exchange operated by ACX Ltd and ACX Clearing Corporation Ltd ("ACX Exchange") in the Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM").
  • This exciting enhancement represents an important step in ACX Group's strategy of connecting key global environmental instrument markets, as one consolidated liquidity pool operated under the regulated oversight of the ACX Exchange.
  • Mr. Thomas McMahon, co-CEO & co-Founder at ACX Group, expressed his enthusiasm about this significant milestone, stating, "By connecting ACX SG to the ACX Exchange, we are enhancing liquidity while fortifying investor protection.

ACX Group Strengthens Global Presence through connecting ACX Singapore to ACX's Abu Dhabi Exchange

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ABU DHABI, UAE and SINGAPORE, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX Group is pleased to announce the successful connection of AirCarbon Pte.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE and SINGAPORE, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX Group is pleased to announce the successful connection of AirCarbon Pte.
  • Ltd.'s Singapore based trading platform ("ACX SG"), with the regulated environmental instruments exchange operated by ACX Ltd and ACX Clearing Corporation Ltd ("ACX Exchange") in the Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM").
  • This exciting enhancement represents an important step in ACX Group's strategy of connecting key global environmental instrument markets, as one consolidated liquidity pool operated under the regulated oversight of the ACX Exchange.
  • Mr. Thomas McMahon, co-CEO & co-Founder at ACX Group, expressed his enthusiasm about this significant milestone, stating, "By connecting ACX SG to the ACX Exchange, we are enhancing liquidity while fortifying investor protection.

Leading Diamond Company Unveils 'Pure Impact' Sustainability Report, Paving the Way for a Net Zero Gem & Jewelry Industry

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SURAT, India, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), one of the world's leading diamond crafting companies, released its inaugural Pure Impact Report today, highlighting its commitment to leadership in ESG and corporate social responsibility, acceleration of its net zero goals, and advancing both the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report highlights initiatives in education, healthcare, community welfare, employee empowerment, sustainability, and decarbonization from SRK and its philanthropic arm, the SRK Knowledge Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The report highlights initiatives in education, healthcare, community welfare, employee empowerment, sustainability, and decarbonization from SRK and its philanthropic arm, the SRK Knowledge Foundation .
  • With a long-term vision of a zero-emissions India and world, the company has outlined a detailed net zero roadmap aligned with both the UN SDGs and the SBTi.
  • We're leveraging every tool at our disposal to protect our staff, the planet, and the people of India and beyond.
  • SRK looks forward to turning towards a net zero future with a deep commitment to the health of the community and planet alike.